Giovanni

Giovanni serves as a commander in Count Federico’s forces, marking him as a practitioner of unyielding discipline within the ruling hierarchy. His direct manner and blunt dismissal of supernatural explanations—such as when he scoffs at the idea of pursuing a passage into an ambiguous fate—reveal a man who trusts tangible evidence over rumor. He demonstrates resolve not out of blind loyalty but from a conviction that order must be restored through action, even when others hesitate. His insistence on investigating the hidden passage highlights a willingness to confront danger when duty demands it, contrasting sharply with the soldier’s fear. In this moment, he embodies the enforcer’s mindset: results matter, uncertainty is not an excuse, and hesitation only prolongs the crisis.